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Boston Celtics: Predicting Brad Wanamaker’s production during the 2019-20 season

By Justin Trombino

CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Brad Wanamaker #9 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Brad Wanamaker #9 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait at media day on September 24, 2018 at the High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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In year two, we predict Brad Wanamaker will have a more defined role within the Boston Celtics’ rotation.

Brad Wanamaker went un-drafted out of the University of Pittsburgh in the 2011 NBA Draft.  Despite a great college career, the guard spent six seasons playing in Euro-Leagues before the Boston Celtics signed him to a one year contract in 2018; making him the oldest rookie in the NBA at twenty-nine years young.

Wanamaker earned a bunch of accolades during his time in Europe, including multiple league MVP awards. He also managed to win a championship in the Turkish League in 2018, and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. His level of play in the 2017-2018 seasons helped contribute to the Celtics wanting to obtain his services.

During Wanamaker’s rookie season, he managed to suit up in 36 games for the Celtics, averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 boards per game on 48% shooting from the field. Playing just under ten minutes per game last season, Wanamaker showed great signs of potential while running the floor.

Wanamaker would have benefited from more playing time last season. Per 100 possessions, the point guard posted better numbers than Terry Rozier; who averaged 22.7 minutes per game, 13.2 more than Wanamaker.

Wanamaker also posted a better player efficiency rating than Rozier, 14.3 to Rozier’s 12.3.

Wanamaker is definitely “under the radar” when it comes to skilled point guards in the NBA. He is a better version of Shane Larkin, who Brad Stevens used as his “secret weapon” a few years back.  The 30-year-old has the ability to drive, shoot, pass, and facilitate at an NBA level. I’m hoping Coach Stevens gives him more minutes, and lets him be a producing factor to this team.

I’m expecting Wanamaker to be the “spark plug” of this Celtics team when he is in the game. His abilities and experience sets him apart from most in the NBA.

We’ve seen Wanamaker go on runs where he hits back-to-back three pointers or being an immediate scoring option off the bench for the Celtics. A true veteran mentality is what he possess, and what the Celtics need more of.

At the end of the day, Wanamaker is going to be the third string guard on this Celtics team. I’m predicting Wanamaker to finish the season averaging 5.2 points, 2.3 assists and 3 rebounds per game.

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I truly am intrigued to see if Coach Stevens utilizes Brad Wanamaker to his full potential. Being an efficient scoring option off the bench for the Celtics, the second year pro is poised to have a great role and season in Boston.

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